Shawnee Encampment
September 28 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Shawnee Encampment
Cultural educators from the Shawnee and other federally recognized nations will be at The American Revolution Museum for interactive programs to commemorate the 250th anniversary of Lord Dunmore’s War, a 1774 conflict between Virginia and the Shawnee, Seneca-Cayuga and Delaware nations.
A Shawnee family living-history encampment will highlight seasonal cycles of living with demonstrations of finger-weaving, woodworking and traditional cooking. A Shawnee warrior’s encampment will illustrate battle tactics, prisoner taking, and captivity and adoption.
View the full daily schedule HERE
Shawnee Encampment Demonstrations – September 28 & 29
| Time | Location | Description |
| 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Outdoor Living-History Area – Shawnee Family Encampment | Finger-weaving Demonstration |
| 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Outdoor Living-History Area – Shawnee Warrior Encampment | Battle Tactics |
| 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Outdoor Living-History Area – Shawnee Family Encampment | Woodworking |
| 2 – 3 p.m. | Main Theater | Jeremy Turner (Shawnee Tribe citizen) presents “‘You May Be Sure The Wasps And Yellowjackets Will Sting You Severely’: Shawnee Participation in Dunmore’s War” |
| 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Outdoor Living-History Area – Shawnee Warrior Encampment | Prisoner Taking |
| 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Outdoor Living-History Area – Shawnee Family Encampment | Traditional Cooking and Discussion of Seasonal Lifeways |
| 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Outdoor Living-History Area – Shawnee Warrior Encampment | Captivity and Adoption |
This event is included with museum admission. Purchase admission tickets online or in person. A value-priced combination ticket with Jamestown Settlement also is available. Children ages 5 and under are admitted free.
FREE admission for residents of James City County, York County and the City of Williamsburg, including William & Mary students, with proof of residency.
